FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY TOPICS

1. Some people believe that to protect local culture, tourism should be

banned in some areas whereas others think that change is inevitable and
banning tourism will have no benefits. Discuss both sides and give your
opinion. Write your answer in 220 260 words in an appropriate style.

2. Some people think that the role of parents is to discipline their children
and teach them about right and wrong. Other people consider that the
main responsibility of parents is to nurture their children and provide
them with a safe environment to grow up in.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion. Write your answer in 220
260 words in an appropriate style.

3. In many countries it is common for families to own and run their own
business. Some people think this is the best way to run a business while
others consider this a potential source of problems. Discuss both sides
and give your opinion. Write your answer in 220 260 words in an
appropriate style.

4. In many western countries there is an increasing number of couples

choosing to have no children. What are the advantages and
disadvantages to couples having no children? Write your answer in 220
260 words in an appropriate style.

5. Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because eating meat can cause
serious health problems. Do you agree or disagree? Write your answer in
220 260 words in an appropriate style.

6. More and more businesses as well as individuals are choosing to

communicate either professionally or socially using technology rather
than being face to face.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using technology for
communicating.
Write your answer in 220 260 words in an appropriate style.

7. Having different languages makes it difficult for people of different

nationalities to communicate with each other. It would be better if there
was only one language in the world. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of everyone in the world speaking the same language?
Write your answer in 220 260 words in an appropriate style.

8. Some people think that it should be compulsory for people to retake

their driving test every 5 years. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of doing this? Write your answer in 220 260 words in an
appropriate style.
9. Some people think that exercise is the key to health while others feel
that having a balanced diet is more important. Discuss both sides and
give your opinion.
Write your answer in 220 260 words in an appropriate style.

10.It is thought by some that it is better to live in a city while others believe
that life is better in the countryside. Discuss both sides and give your
opinion.
Write your answer in 220 260 words in an appropriate style.

11.With the rise of e-books comes the decline in paper books. Some people
see this as a good step forward while others do not. What are the
advantages and disadvantages of this trend? Write your answer in 220
260 words in an appropriate style.

12.Many elderly people are no longer looked after by their families but are
put in care homes or nursing homes. What are the advantages and
disadvantages of this trend? Write your answer in 220 260 words in an
appropriate style.